BEL- AIR LODGE CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL

The information below lists services this facility has provided for residents from October through November 2010. During this period, the most common type of service provided was "Very High Rehabilitation". To get a better idea of the types of services that are commonly performed, compare the "Percent of Service Days" column below. These services are based on submitted claims to Medicare and do not provide a complete overview of all the services provided by Bel- Air Lodge Convalescent Hospital. For more information read our guide on how nursing facilities are reimbursed, types of services, and ADL index scores.

Very High Rehabilitation

High Rehabilitation

The nursing staff is the most important part of what determines the quality of care and comfort of a resident in a nursing home. Government regulations set expectations on time spent with each resident based on the services being provided. The breakdown below lists the nursing types (RN, LPN, LVN, CNA) and a comparison of the reported and expected hours per resident per day.

Medicare determines quality of care ratings for nursing facilities by surveying several "quality measures", which are broken down into long-term and short-term stay residents, as well as if the action is preventive or if there is a deficiency in the quality of care. State averages for California are also provided for comparison purposes. Note: Figures below are averaged over the past nine months.

Long-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Long-Term Stay Deficiencies

Short-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Short-Term Stay Deficiencies

All Medicare and/or Medicaid certified nursing home must undergo health inspections on average once a year, but may be more frequent if the facility is peforming poorly. These inspections cover most aspects of life in a nursing home, and are broken down into deficiencies types, which including: Pharmacy Service, Administration, Resident Rights, Nutrition and Dietary, Resident Assessment, Environmental, and Mistreatment. Below are the list of deficiencies found by inspectors in the past few years along with the degree of harm and how many residents may have been affected. Note: The most recent health survey was on 06/09/2011.

Administration

Keep Accurate and Appropriate Medical Records. Inspection Date: 06/09/2011 Correction Date: 07/15/2011

Environmental

Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading. Inspection Date: 07/10/2009 Correction Date: 07/29/2009
Provide Rooms That Are Big Enough for Each Resident. Inspection Date: 07/10/2009 Correction Date: 07/29/2009
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents. Inspection Date: 08/13/2010 Correction Date: 10/06/2010
Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading. Inspection Date: 08/13/2010 Correction Date: 10/06/2010
Provide Rooms That Are Big Enough for Each Resident. Inspection Date: 08/13/2010 Correction Date: 10/06/2010
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents. Inspection Date: 06/09/2011 Correction Date: 07/15/2011
Get Rid of Garbage Properly. Inspection Date: 06/09/2011 Correction Date: 07/15/2011
Provide Rooms That Are Big Enough for Each Resident. Inspection Date: 06/09/2011 Correction Date: 07/15/2011

Nutrition and Dietary

Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way. Inspection Date: 08/13/2010 Correction Date: 10/06/2010

Pharmacy Service

Keep the Rate of Medication Errors (Wrong Drug, Wrong Dose, Wrong Time) to Less Than 5%. Inspection Date: 08/13/2010 Correction Date: 10/06/2010

Quality Care

Make Sure That Each Resident Who Enters the Nursing Home Without a Catheter is Not Given a Catheter, Unless It is Necessary. Inspection Date: 07/10/2009 Correction Date: 07/29/2009
Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality. Inspection Date: 08/13/2010 Correction Date: 10/06/2010
Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality. Inspection Date: 06/09/2011 Correction Date: 07/15/2011
Make Sure That Residents Who Cannot Care for Themselves Receive Help with Eating/Drinking, Grooming and Hygiene. Inspection Date: 06/09/2011 Correction Date: 07/15/2011

Resident Assessment

Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured. Inspection Date: 06/09/2011 Correction Date: 07/15/2011

Below is a list of any civil penalities or denials of payment for new admissions (DPNA) that this facility received in the previous three years. Note: Monetary figures are not available for DPNAs.

The table below lists incident reports by the nursing staff or administration for Bel- Air Lodge Convalescent Hospital, as well as complaints by residents or their family in the previous three years.

Environmental

Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents. Complaint Filed: 04/25/2008 Correction Date: 07/16/2008

Nursing homes certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid are required to have fire safety inspections to meet Life Safety Code (LSC) standards. Below is a list of deficiencies that Bel- Air Lodge Convalescent Hospital had in recent fire safety inspections. This information can be used to see if all standards were met, the degree of harm, the number of residents affected, and the date when deficiencies were corrected. Note: The most recent fire safety survey was on 06/22/2011.

Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Portable Fire Extinguishers. Inspection Date: 07/14/2009 Correction Date: 08/03/2009
Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order. Inspection Date: 06/22/2011 Correction Date: 07/08/2011
Portable Fire Extinguishers. Inspection Date: 06/22/2011 Correction Date: 07/08/2011

Building Construction

Approved Construction Type or Materials. Inspection Date: 06/22/2011 Correction Date: 07/08/2011

Building Service Equipment

Heating and Ventilation Systems That Have Been Properly Installed According to the Manufacturer's Instructions. Inspection Date: 09/16/2010 Correction Date: 10/05/2010
Properly Protected Cooking Facilities. Inspection Date: 06/22/2011 Correction Date: 07/08/2011

Corridor Walls and Doors

Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke. Inspection Date: 07/14/2009 Correction Date: 08/03/2009
Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke. Inspection Date: 09/16/2010 Correction Date: 10/05/2010

Electrical

Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment. Inspection Date: 07/14/2009 Correction Date: 08/03/2009
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment. Inspection Date: 09/16/2010 Correction Date: 10/05/2010
Weekly Inspections and Monthly Testing of Generators. Inspection Date: 06/22/2011 Correction Date: 07/08/2011
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment. Inspection Date: 06/22/2011 Correction Date: 07/08/2011

Fire Alarm Systems

A Fire Alarm System That Can Be Heard Throughout the Facility. Inspection Date: 07/14/2009 Correction Date: 08/03/2009
A Fire Alarm System That Can Be Heard Throughout the Facility. Inspection Date: 09/16/2010 Correction Date: 10/05/2010
An Approved Installation, Maintenance and Testing Program for Fire Alarm Systems. Inspection Date: 06/22/2011 Correction Date: 07/08/2011

Furnishings and Decorations

Restrictions on the Use of Highly Flammable Materials. Inspection Date: 07/14/2009 Correction Date: 08/03/2009

Medical Gases and Anesthetizing Areas

Proper Medical Gas Storage and Administration Areas. Inspection Date: 07/14/2009 Correction Date: 08/03/2009
Proper Medical Gas Storage and Administration Areas. Inspection Date: 09/16/2010 Correction Date: 10/05/2010